Beginners Guide to Synthetic Shaving Brushes!

[@nicknewey6152]

My missus has got me a Yaqi synthetic for Christmas, and I know where she's hidden it, and I keep getting it out of the box just to feel it. Can't wait to use it!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

That is absolute comedy gold lol! Im surprised you aint used it yet lol! YAQI undoubtedly make great brushes!

[@fukushimadaiichi9622]

😂

[@Seraphim737-l1i]

How do you like it?

[@nicknewey6152]

@@Seraphim737-l1i I love it. Still feels soft 16 months on

[@Seraphim737-l1i]

@@nicknewey6152 glad to hear that!

[@saltydog1311]

Very comprehensive explanation. I have and use both types of brushes now, however, I understand what you mean regarding the synthetics. I do find myself reaching for it more lately. Thanks for this video.

[@EricAdamsYT]

Spectacular overview of synthetic brushes. You should be proud of this video. You claim to not be an expert, but based on this I beg to differ. Thank you for pointing me in the right direction.

[@jamesvanswol3086]

They both have their plus and minuses. I have a turn and shave syn. that I love and an omega boar that's great

[@rutkowsky1000]

another really good synthetic shave brush is called green ray shave brush i ordered my russian start razor full kit cant wait

[@palmer3977]

My Yaqi 26mm mysterious space synthetic arrived the other day, i'm still waiting on a couple of other things for my first ever DE shave at the age of 50, up until now i've only used cartridge razors and canned shaving gel & a very rare electric shave.

[@CraigRasmussen1]

I have this same brush….been using it for a year now. It has served me well…no complaints.

[@palmer3977]

@@CraigRasmussen1 Yes it is a lather monster [sorry John shaves 101] i had to use it.

[@joncurry153]

Nice review, would like to see a synthetic brush video that covers the various knot types, this video was good for the various sizes but the knot types are all similar (tuxedo).

[@AnotherCutAbove]

I think the problem being is that most synthetics these days feel and work very similar just with different colours etc. From memory i believe i did this video as i was receiving quite a few questions regarding what synthetic is best for different skin types etc. All the synthetics i use have very soft tips which some people wouldnt appreciate as they want more scrub etc.

[@bugzzzyquincy]

Hey! Don't forget to put a link in your comments for my page as well! The reason why I named the boss knot (black onyx soft synthetic) and not the gamechanger is because I did not get authorization from the person who coined the name gamechanger. The knot in the blue handle you've got there IS a 24mm knot, but many of the differences you see in bloom and in performance is due to small changes in hole depth and width. Fun fact, Justin park was the one that actually came up with the name BOSS, I had a naming contest and he won. Anyways, it is my belief that the gamechanger and the boss come from the same manufacturer.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Matthew Marting I’m not doubting they Come from the same manufacturer at all But the characteristics of the knots are completely different. Maybe I’m just crazy though. Regarding the links I will pop them on buddy. I don’t really have too much time normally and forget to do the finer details.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Matthew Marting good Store link has been added! Can’t believe I missed it!

[@taigaboi]

thank you for an insightful video. I've been trying to find a similar brush from the first video i saw of you when you used the tuksido knot with the green handle. im not really a football fan, but man are that brush eye catching. would really like a black brush with silver tip like that. A goal woul be a black with red handle, black brush with a silver tip.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

If you are based in the states or Canada definitely try Turn N shave on Etsy, or Leo Frilot Of Perfect Woodworks LLC on Facebook! Both guys are a dream to work with and make amazing brushes! Another would be Craving Shaving who also makes a superb brush but I’ve only tried one of his knots. Turn N Shave offers the best synthetics on the market and is offering amazing badger knots too that he sadly won’t ship overseas!

[@taigaboi]

@@AnotherCutAbove Nice I see. I live in Norway

[@sobek]

my first synthetic was the Razorock Big Bruce...giving me the best lather ever

[@AnotherCutAbove]

I think I had the big Bruce a while ago but I found it a touch scritchy, it may have been a different brush though. Razorock in general though have awesome synthetic brushes!

[@jonathanlewis4077]

Hello friend you have a great selection of colorful brushes I have a Yaqi brush and love ❤️ it

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Yaqi make awesome brushes and they have very high quality shaving knots to! the synthetic brushes they produce have very soft face feel but offer a nice amount of scrub!

[@Nav_M]

100% agreed mate! after ten years of natural hair brushes, I only use my synthetic brush now (razor rock Bruce). I'll never go back to natural hair brushes!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+nav m I think there is for beginners at least a draw to natural hair brushes cause that's the way it's always been done! I just think synthetics as out of this world! I would never tell anyone to stop or not use natural hair brushes but I will always highly recommend synthetics.

[@SuperTheop]

GREAT video! very informative. Even though I only own 1 (beginner) synthetic brush (Plissoft) I rarely use my other animal hair brushes, therefore my future brush purchases will be mainly synthetic knots - They are also way easier in maintenance. Those tuxedo knots looks so cool - Big envy, Mitchells Woolfat lathers real quick and easy with a synthetic, i did not encounter any issues with great lather in no time - as many talk about with this soap - and my water is above average hard. Thumbs up.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Harry Theophanous yeah I may try and get hold of it again just get rid of the demons! Hahaha

[@marcbagwell6109]

Great looking brushes

[@alanh8101]

Tuxedo knots are amazing and Yaqi is best bang for buck👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 Alan H

[@AnotherCutAbove]

They sure are mate but they just keep ripping off and undercutting the artisans we know and love! They have recently taken to producing replicas of the karve razor handles! They wont see a penny of my $$$

[@alanh8101]

Another Cut Above I complete agree with you I don’t agree replicating and copying artisans it’s very upsetting and I’m all for it.. Didn’t know they replicated Karve Razor I’ll look into it as I’m the Karve Man this is my Line of Safety Razors 🪒 Now they do as I said make Excellent products as ex. Yaqi and Big Brush Maker now Oumo make phenomenal brushes outstanding quality control.. Look at Manchurian Badger from Oumo Yeah self explanatory.. Anyhow as many artisans also depend on their knots for their brushes like Wolf Whiskers, etc so forth Alan H

[@smackygamer2052]

New sub. Love the vids! Just scored my first WW w/ 25mm Black Wolf fan knot and and yes, I agree, can't stop using it. Best wishes and thanks!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Smacky Gamer cheers buddy! Love my wolf whiskers!

[@gregorywagner9416]

If you like super soft synthetic knots you haven't experienced anything until you try one of my Kabuki knots

[@paulatkinson4240]

Cheers for the info buddy great stuff I'm getting into synthetic have a r/s company one works well I'm after a nice one but all in good time hope all is well

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Paul Atkinson all is good buddy! Takes time to get exactly what you want mate! Then it just costs a fortune!

[@DuaneBone]

Used one of Montalvo's super plush bulb brushes with Michell's wool fat soap. Worked up like any other soap with those brushes. I used the same brush with Barrister and Mann soap, was almost out of control without enough water.

[@robinhoodshavingartisans2891]

Enjoyed this a lot. Great presentation

[@spencerfrankel414]

great informational video mate. just got my shavemac 2 band silvertip and couldn't complain ;) but I understand the love for synths

[@Chris-zz8jx]

Very interesting video Cris. I have 4 synth brushes - 2 RR - bruce and the disrupter, and 2 muhles 23mm and travel. I'm looking to get the Muhle 25mm soon :)

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Chris James thanks buddy! I love me a synthetic.

[@mg344268]

interesting, Thank you

[@DarkAsWolvie]

Cool review of synthetic brushes, looking forward to getting my Razorock 400 :)

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Waylander the 400 trully is a lovely brush with an even lovelier know!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Waylander knot lol

[@DarkAsWolvie]

Got and used my Razorock 400 Noir - owwwwwww, I am liking this brush already - will I be converted to synthetics - early days, but this first shave was outstsanding :D

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Waylander when you get to a tuxedo if you like them you will be sold on synthetics! I went all synthetic. Most people will always have natural hair around as they like the change!

[@peterharrison8756]

If you want to master Mitchells wool fat, Handle Barber Dave as a video on KZbin. Since watching it I have got it off to a fine art, with any type of brush.

[@marcbagwell6109]

I absolutely love this brush

[@JoeBlack-if3tz]

Yeah, you need to get another tub of Mitchell's Wool Fat. I get an amazing lather from it with my 25mm black wolf fan knot. Plus, like many have said, the post shave really is second to none.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

just offloaded a lot of gear and replaced it already. Once the funds are better il look into it again!

[@bradleycred99]

Howdy from Texas! I recently discovered and sub’d your channel as you have great wet shaving product reviews. I just purchased my first synthetic shaving brush from Supply Co and I love it. It lathers really well and is very easy on my sensitive facial skin. I purchased a second one for my Son who’s in the U.S. Army. I’m also looking to have Santa 🎅🏻 bring me an Omega Synthetic Barber 💈 Pole Brush. I’m a sucker for those barber pole handles. I see that Yaqi has a similar barber pole design as well. The Yaqi’s are about half the price of Omega’s. Cheers!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

The yaqi barber pole handle isn't the best but it has a lo fly soft knot. The omega p e is very light and has a very unique knot, springy with heaps of backbone but still soft! Thanks for the sub and for watching Cheers Cris

[@bradleycred99]

Another Cut Above You bet! I will go with the Omega based on your recommendation. Thanks for the follow-up. 🍻

[@punisher7473]

I own two Tuxedo knot brushes and I like them a lot more than my plissoft style brushes. I still prefer my badger brushes, but those synthetics are really good. I have hard water and I use to have issues with MWF when I used my badgers, but I started using Anthony Esposito's method and "load it like I fucking hate it" and I get good lathers.

[@TallysVids]

Excellent and informative video. Its a shame that some of the brushes you mention, aren't available directly from UK websites. Anyhow, I'm new to DE shaving and started off with a Semogue 1438 boar hair (which was only £11 I didn't want to pay too much in the beginning as I wasn't sure DE shaving would be for me). But after the time I've spent doing it, I really enjoy it, and I'm now looking at getting some new kit, to not only make my shave easier and more pleasurable, but to also give me a choice of stuff to use. I'd considered a badger, but read that they can sometimes be more maintenance involved, they can be thirsty with your soap (something you mentioned in the video) and having read extensively about synthetics nowadays I'm thinking synthetics maybe the best all-round choice for me. So far I've narrowed it down to two synthetic brushes: Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic badger. Razorock Plissoft Big Bruce. If I can't decide between them, I might buy and keep them both, as the Razorock is only around £17, plus there's a few Wet Shaving forums around with trade and sell sections on them, if I later decided to sell one.

[@rameshcsbb1154]

Very informative video.. Enjoyed watching it, Chris.. 😊😊

[@koosk41]

Thank-you for such a comprehensive video. I have been looking for my 2nd brush from my 'starter' Simpson Pure Badger Duke 2. Naturally, the tendency would be to go for the Holy Grail in a Silvertip, and although I was aware synthetic brushes existed, I wasn't sure if the 'purists' would tend to turn their noses up to such a thing. I've watched a few videos and read some reviews, and have decided to go for the RazoRock Plissoft. A lot of favourable mentions, and incredibly cheap too. I was interested to see you almost exclusively use synthetic, so that made my mind up. Cheers!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

I have a quite a few natural hair brushes now! But for the most part I use synthetic!

[@cristianmicu]

you.... sir.... have the facial mimics and eyes of a bit of voice also of.... SEAN PENN.... congrats so many people start with naturals, and they shave with a synth and never look back. it is my case also. i had one cheap synth for almost a year and this black friday i got me a YAQI toxedo with a cherry red with smoke inserts handle.it's awesome

[@AnotherCutAbove]

hahaha thanks pal! ill let the wife know shes married a superstar lol! I do prefer a lather from a synthetic and they agree with my sensitive skin more too! I have strangely come back towards natural hair as it offers me a challenge as well!

[@Riyame]

I really want one of those black wolf fan knots but I can never get onto the waiting list :( In regards to MWF, I couldn't lather it for the life of me until I got my first synthetic brush (A Plisson) and it then became my favorite soap. I used it every shave for at least 6 months straight.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Riyame that's pretty impressive on the Mitchell's Woolfat! I need to give it another go with a synth. Regarding the black wolf knots you can get the original 24mm or 30mm tuxedo knots from ap shave co as they are the same knot basically. If you check out etsy store for a company called TurnNShave you can contact Milton over there as he does an angel hair knot that's the softest I've ever felt! And he also Does a quarter moon knot which is essentially the black wolf ultra fan. Best of luck and thNks for watching. Cris

[@ireserena46]

do you have a video on how to break in a synthetic brush? I am new to wet shaving and I purchased a synthetic brush but don't know if break in would be the same as a boar or badger brush?

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Absolutely no break in on a synthetic. It will feel the same as it has for the first use as it will on the 100th. I have had some seriously shit synthetic brushes along the way. If it’s not how you like it out of the box then maybe replace the knot or move it on and try another. I love my synthetics to be super soft and luxurious but still with plenty backbone. Cheers Cris

[@ireserena46]

Thanks for the reply. Very helpful.

[@kensurfs]

Time to check out these links👍👍💈💈

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Kensurfs if you get one from Tony over at TF tell him I sent you lol! Hell charge you double that way hahahaha

[@electricaleducation1086]

Some really good info there Cris you really know your stuff, thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Electrical Education hahaha I wouldn't go that far but I have a good handle on synthetics now! It's all experience and becoming proficient with the toools lol

[@electricaleducation1086]

Another Cut Above haha compared to a newb like me !

[@RonnieGreher]

I don't use my animal Nairobi brushes anymore. Thanks for the detailed review

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+ronnie greher cheers buddy much appreciated!

[@siamac7705]

Chris, have you ever tried other razorock plissoft brushes? I really like the silvertip with acrylic handle. I'm wondering how that compares to a black wolf knot (or the monster or the bruce which all use similar knots). I have a tuxedo knot and I find it harder to produce lather with than with the plissoft style.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Siamac Yamin-Afshar the only razo rock I have tried other than the 400 was the Monster and I found it soft but scritchy! Not quite as soft as the Maggard synthetic!

[@siamac7705]

Another Cut Above well that settles it. I'm going to have to get on the next wolf whiskers list. You got me into kais so I'm confident. 😝

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Siamac Yamin-Afshar the tuxedo is a very dense soft knot. I find it works best on face lathers! I can get a nice bowl lather out of them. The black wolf fan knot is a lot easier to create a face lather with. The monster knot was ok for me but I don't like the scritch from it, I don't mind scrub but no scritch. I may have had a defective knot however.

[@siamac7705]

Another Cut Above the monster is less soft than the silver tip. I use the silver tip a lot more. Though I do like the monster. But not nearly as much. And yes, as a face latherer if I can get a WW I'll be getting the black wolf fan knot. Btw I sent you a pm on FB.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Siamac Yamin-Afshar hahaha Kai's are incredible things! Only blade that keeps getting better hahaha

[@mfer134]

simpsons chubby 2 synthetic. I just broke it. Shopping for another brush. Think I might buy the same brush again.

[@suleimanshaik]

Hello Mate. Love this review and video info. I was clearly thinking of going the synthetic brush route, but wasn't sure ..until now. Thanks a million for the info and links...now to find a supplier locally in South Africa...shipping stuff to ZA is a pain in $$ :-)

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Try river valley trading! Mohammed is awesome! They also do amazing soaps!!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

m.bidorbuy.co.za/seller/306126/RiverValleyTrading

[@stevewoolf3502]

Looks very similar to the Yaqui brushes they are tuxedo knot

[@DeeDeeDanone]

They all get their knots from Yaqi, DSComestics or Oumo no matter how much they rename them.

[@finerthings46]

nice video pal, i only use synthetic myself, they suit me better in the way i lather and how i like it.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Karl Pearson far superior mate! No question about it!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Karl Pearson seen you have your gold razors up for sale buddy.

[@finerthings46]

yes, only need one really! Keeping my gold and black EJ DE89, my 1960 Gillette Fatboy, plus my bluebeards revenge razor (DE89) for travel. I find both the Futur and 34G a bit too aggressive for my skin.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Karl Pearson I hear ya bud! I found my 34c quite aggressive and the futur was nice but too much blade flex!

[@dariodistaso765]

what's the best knot diameter between a 24 mm or 30 mm brush?

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Whatever works best for you, I personally prefer 26mm knots.

[@tonymarinelli7303]

Is your water hard where you live? I live in Las Vegas and although the water is horrible, my water softener works wonders. Every soap busts with suds galore.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Tony Marinellihave extremely hard and horrible water mate. Which made the woolfat almost unusable!

[@rino5735]

I don't think that all the black synthetic fibres are different knots. I believe some of them are just denser, have longer/shorter fibres. The handle has a big effect on the knot and the backbone too, all brush maker use different dimensions.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Rino you could be right mate but I can feel an ever so slight difference from the tux to the black 🐺 but it could all be in my mind hahah. The tuxedo in my TF Custom is a completely different fibre.

[@rino5735]

Yeah we will never know for sure why some fibres feel a bit different, even when they look the same haha but that's no problem, they are all awesome lather machines! 👍

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Rino I can't argue with that mate!

[@xreptor]

What would you recommend for head shaves? Black wolf, fan or bulb?

[@AnotherCutAbove]

I personally prefer the fan but the bulb will offer you more backbone if you wanna work your skin a bit more.

[@gnomeoshaves4641]

This was a great video, thanks for this! I have not had very good luck with Synthetic, but at the same time, they are pretty cheap. So, because of this, I prefer natural hair. My current favorite is the Stirling Finest Fan (Butterscotch). Great brush! But, I would like to try my luck at getting a Wolf Whiskers and was thinking about going with the 25mm Black Wolf Fan, mostly thanks to your videos and my recent experience with the Stirling Fan :)

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Gnomeo 0228 awesome buddy! I'm not a hater of natural hair brushes but I do believe when you try a top quality synthetic it will really open your eyes up!

[@austinpresley6187]

As this is a year later and many shaves also, I would like y'all's opinion or advice. Which type of knot is better for face lathering: bulb, fan, or a hybrid between both? I can wip up more lather in a bowl, but prefer the face feel of face lathering. Like Lee, I've looked seriously at Stirling's finest fan. I just have a Omega pro 10048 & am enjoying getting more and more split ends. On synthetic, I would like backbone, soft but able to scrub, and what works best for face lathering. I may not have payed close enough attention to the video. I don't have the $ or budget y'all have to spend on wet shaving, so >$50 USD. If y'all could enlighten me, I'd be much obliged.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Hey man you cannot go wrong with Stirling brushes, maggards brushes or razorock! They all offer great priced brushes with great knots. I personally prefer fan knots and hybrid knots for face lathering. One of my favourites is the “Fanchurian” from that’s darn rob! It’s amazing! In terms of a synthetic that offers scrub I can only suggest the “Ghost” knot from TurnNShave on Etsy. It feels soft to the touch but then gives the feel of a boat brush when on the skin. Most of my synthetics, well all of them offer super soft feel with light scrub. Not sure this has helped, let me know how you go.

[@austinpresley6187]

@@AnotherCutAbove Thanks for the advice and quick reply. I can't pull any triggers now because I simply don't have the money, 16 & need a job. Smooth shaves to ya & may the Lord bless your day.

[@Enamm82]

Always watch your videos, they're very informative🔹️ first ever shaving brush was a MEN-U PREMIER synthetic, i have also Muhle Rytmo badger brush, Baxter of California silver tip brush and a Edwin jagger best badger. If I'm honest the Men-u synthetic whips up better lather than the others, now i want the synthetic black fibre brush and i think I'll be content with my de shaving for a very long time..

[@mariushebnes5951]

What brand of brushes? 4:38

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Blue one is a brush guy brush and the orange is a razorock. The knots are boss/gamechangers

[@kieran7891]

hiya Cris😊🍀 thank you very much for the very informative and in-depth video regarding synthetic brushes. as you know from my previous question I am thinking about getting into a synthetic brush rather than the natural Badger hair brush that I have at the moment so this was very informative and interesting for me! 👍 Cool to see that your glasses wearer like myself; but not very cool to know that youre a United supporter?!🤣😭 Chelsea FC fan here!🏆⚽😉 it's all good mate! 😁

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Kieran it's better than a man shitty or liverscum fan mate! I can slightly tolerate Chelsea supporters hahha

[@kieran7891]

Another Cut Above I'm glad to hear that mate! otherwise I would have to rethink tuning in to your great videos!😉⚽🤣 my older brother has been a huge UTD. fan since the 60s, and I enjoy giving him stick now and again! lol

[@Likwidl]

Love the Man U brushes! Hope your boys will have many excellent shaves with them in the future. Fully agree with you; synthetic is just better than animal brushes

[@mikegreen8710]

So I’ve just started wet shaving. I’ve tried a few soaps and blades and now I have another question. How many brushes should one have? You talk about brushes in your rotation. Should I have multiple brushes to rotate or is it okay to use the same one every day until I can pick up some more? Also probably a silly question but, do I leave the lid off of the soap container after using it or close it up? If you close it up right away does it ruin the soap? There’s a lot of stuff to this style vs buying a cartridge every week or so. LOL. keep up the great videos as I have learned a lot.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Hey Mike thanks for dropping buy and commenting. With regards to brushes I just have BAD which is Brush Aquisition Disorder lol 😂 1 good brush should and will last you a long time and can most certainly. Be used daily. However I would likely stick to a nice synthetic if using daily as natural hair brushes really need a day or 2 depending on the density to dry out in between uses. Natural hair brushes don't like to be left damp after use and it can damage the glue bump holdong it together. If you're starting out I would highly recommend razorock and yaqi for synthetic brushes as their knots are excellent. Yaqi also do wonderful badger knots for the price. With regards to the soap, if you load your brush straight on the soap like I do then I always rinse the residue off and air it out over night before replacing the lid. If using daily I would just leave the lid off all the time until such time I went longer than a day between use. Hope this info helps buddy Best of luck Always here if any questions need answering. Cheers Criz

[@mikegreen8710]

Thank you for the quick reply and you answered my questions exactly. Thank you!

[@JakeBayCity]

Does the plisson have less backbone than these brushes? I tend to like a lot less backbone. Love your channel.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

I haven’t used a genuine plisson I don’t think but it’s a very soft and floppy knot. If you go to this Etsy store and check out the Angel hair knot! It’s easily the softest knot I have ever used. I use one on my channel in several videos. etsy.me/2s2BpiI

[@AndyBalearic]

have you ever tried a Kent blk4 or any of those silvertips? they are AMAZING!!! - but have no backbone for face lathering - bowl lathering or tub lathering is unbelievable though :)

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Yeah that’s the issue with silver tip, the knot in the west coast shaving brushes however does have a nice bit of backbone! And whips up s phenomenal lather!

[@AndyBalearic]

thx 4 the reply! - awesome vids by the way, bought many creams and trying out synthetic brushes now because of your recommendations :) cheers mate!

[@ShavedWeiss]

excellent video. I am a synthetic brush user as well and will have to save up and make some new purchases now. don't tell my wife 😉

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Shaved Weiss just make sure you set up 2 PayPal accounts hahaha!

[@Fred_shaves]

What do you think of the 26 mm Granite syntetic brush from Maggard?

[@AnotherCutAbove]

It’s an excellent brush! The logo on the bottom does wear off over time but the chunky handle and huge knot are awesome!

[@Fred_shaves]

I totally agree with you. I used mine for the first time today, and what a lather monster that thing is! I think I had lather enough for twice as many passes! It also felt very nice and soft on the skin.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Great brushes for the price for sure!

[@rutkowsky1000]

that shave brush you got for trade what you looking to trade for let me no i have a brand new used once merkur futur adjustable polished chrome razor

[@tonymarinelli7303]

Although I was always able to get a great lather from boar brushes, I have really become a believer in the NEWER synthetic brushes. Two years ago, they were floppy shit like a limp dick. Synthetics have really come a long way. Very enjoyable video.

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Tony Marinelli cheers bud and though I haven't tried any really old synths, the Edwin Jagger and omega are super floppy and not very dense at all. The tuxedo, black wolf, game changer and boss are on a whole other level!

[@brianmagicman3556]

There's a website called maggard razors in USA that sells tuxedo knots amongst other knots and for LESS than $10 !!!!!!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Brian Magicman yeah the black and white knots are nice but they are not as soft as the AP shave co knots or the knots that Turn NShave and wolf whiskers use. All in all these synthetic knots being made at this present time are very high quality.

[@brianmagicman3556]

@@AnotherCutAbove I've only started DE shaving 2 weeks ago and bought the razorock plissoft brush and absolutely love it I also use the merkur futur razor and feather blades and proraso red cream as well

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Wow the futur with feather! Talk about a baptism of fire hahaha. You will be able to use pretty much every single de razor if you get comfortable with the futur. Razorock make awesome brushes too! Lovely knots and for the price they are almost unmatched in the shaving world!

[@brianmagicman3556]

@@AnotherCutAbove Yeah I bought astra blades originally to try them out and they felt ok but not "all that" and I purchased a 10 blade pack of feathers and a 5 blade pack of Derby blades and the derby blades were better than the Astra but the feather just blew the others out of the water I can hear and feel the shaving process which, whilst new to me, is music to my ears Do you have an Instagram page at all? Would love to follow you and I've been following turn n shave a for a week and his brushes look insanely wicked too

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Sure do same name another cut above

[@eemartin100]

Excellent video! Can you post the links where to buy the brushes? Thank you.

[@tonymarinelli7303]

Leo Frilot www.etsy.com/people/leofrilot Brushguy brushguy.myshopify.com/

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Eduardo E. Martinez thats a great idea buddy lol I'm very slack with my comments section! I will update late today

[@kieran7891]

Eduardo E. Martinez I was just thinking the same thing!👍😊

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Kieran I'll get onto it today troops!

[@AnotherCutAbove]

+Kieran description is now updated troops!

[@cedhen1]

Hi Chris! I'm French but been a citizen of Glasgow too for 3 years! I need advice on brushes please to a fellow Glaswegian? I have been using a cheap and basic badger Tweezerman brush for 10 years, never contemplating anything else. Having recently turned vegan though and with the popularity of synthetic brushes I took the plundge and bought what people refer to as one of the best synthetic brushes in the world: the Chubby 2. Alas, the first time I used it this week, I discovered that I can't face lazer with it :( ! Quite disappointed. What would you recommend for face lathering? I really like the Wolf Whiskers that you mentioned with Black Wolf brush (fan/bulb), would they suit? Any other recommendation? Thanks pal!! Appreciate any help :)

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Check out turn n shave and grab a quarter moon knot! He makes amazing handles and also does basic handles on the cheap To try his knots.

[@cedhen1]

@@AnotherCutAbove Hi Chris!! Thanks so much for the prompt response! I got in touch with Milton immediately and and he got back to me at lunch time, great service. He confirmed what you said about the quarter moon knot being quite good at splaying so I'm gonna go for that. Now I didn't expect to go for a custom handle but they are amazing so I'm currently having a think - so many designs to go for!!

[@tonynewman777]

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[@toddd7444]

The Two Best Shave Brushes on the Market today? The Simpson King Charles III Coronation Chubby 3 Fiber brush with a special handle has Softer Hair. Is a real Brush Monster. The T-3 is $29 Modestly Priced for its size. has a little Harder hair. It's 29mm? Buy one and measure it for yourself?? ' It's a clone of a 30mm Chubby 3 Super Badger Shaving Brush without paying for the Super Badger Price. 1, No need to clean your Brush, 2, No need for Brush Stand, 3, NO SOAKING time ready to Go, 4, Fast drying time, 5, Badger or Boar Brushes can and will fall apart Sooner than Later. Your mileage may vary??, 6, No Break in time, 7, No need for a Brush Stand Rinse Brush in Cold Water and let dry. I have used it going on 6 Years now' with know Hair Loss. Derby black it's the same price as the green Blades? Wheelchair Larry Happy New Year

[@BC-ni3sk]

The big downside for synthetics is the lack of firmness which is used to lather. The Etsy link no longer works

[@stevewoolf3502]

Synthetic for me badger farming is cruel we don’t need real hair brushes, promote synthetic

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Well I could say the same for the creation and use of plastic.

[@robertross8565]

I will only use synthetic. Don't like the idea of having a badger cruelly beaten to death to make a brush. Executive Shaving in the UK has stopped selling badger brushes for that reason. Besides, from everything I have experienced and read, synthetics have so many advantages over a badger. Just for the record, I am not a vegetarian or an animal rights activist.

[@andriusra7398]

Воcxод :D

[@kawaman5469]

I don't like soft brushes

[@AnotherCutAbove]

Yeah most synths are pretty soft these days however the latest Ghost knot from Turn ‘n’ Shave is super scrubby, heaps of back bone with soft tips!

[@richardhanechak2177]

16 minutes about a brush? I'm obsessive about shaving but 16 minutes?

[@AnotherCutAbove]

The video was requested as synthetic knots vary quite significantly. It was hoped that it would allow people to make better informed decisions on purchasing. I suppose you don't have to watch all 16 minutes at the end of the day. cheers pal, cris